| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $182.38 | 3.744% | $189.2083 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 10.585% | $45.0634 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.91 | 6.136% | $21.1317 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.84 | 5.654% | $231.2132 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.39 | 7.805% | $180.4548 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.45 | 10.250% | $29.1611 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.53 | 5.110% | $200.2661 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.25 | $896.4986 | $896.49 | $896.45 | $896.60 | |